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Chapter 1 Entrepreneurial Careers
Chapter Summary
Section 1.1 Your Career
• Using the career clusters as a guide will help you explore different career
paths and opportunities.
• Think about your attitudes and aptitudes for different career options to
decide what you want to do. Consider your values, skills, and goals when
making this decision.
Section 1.2 Becoming an Entrepreneur
• An entrepreneur is someone who takes on the risks and responsibilities of
starting a new business.
• Anyone can become an entrepreneur as long as he or she has the drive
and desire to start up a new company. Certain values, skills, and traits are
needed to be successful.
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Review Your Knowledge
1. Of the 16 career clusters identified, which ones do you think will be
areas for entrepreneurial growth? Why?
2. Why is a career plan important for a high school student?
3. Explain what it means to define the challenges in the career decision-
making process.
4. What is the difference between attitude and values?
5. What are SMART goals?
6. Describe the importance of start-up companies on the economy.
7. Who can be an entrepreneur?
8. List the five leadership skills that a successful entrepreneur must
possess.
9. List six of the traits of successful entrepreneurs.
10. Explain the importance of self-assessment when planning for a career.